Five arrested after drugs, cash and knife seized in Bristol

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The operation carried out by Avon and Somerset Police saw five people arrested on suspicion of drug offences. Credit: Avon and Somerset Police

Several people have been arrested after cocaine, heroin, a knife and cash were all seized by officers in Bristol.

The operation carried out by Avon and Somerset Police saw five people arrested on suspicion of drug offences.

The suspected cocaine and heroin that was found had an estimated street value of £1,000.

The following action was taken:

  • A man, 18, was arrested in St Phillips on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a class A drug and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place. He has been released under investigation.

  • A 38-year-old man arrested in the same area on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs has been released without charge.

  • In Avonmouth, three men, aged 24, 41 and 48, were arrested on suspicion of possessing a class A drug with intent to supply. All three have been released under investigation.

  • A 45-year-old man was also found in possession of cannabis and will attend a drug education programme.

  • A 24-year-old man voluntarily attended a police interview on Thursday 16 July in relation to suspected drug offences.

Warrants were conducted and drug searches carried out in Barton Hill, Horfield and Whitehall.

“As ever with any action of this kind, we’re hugely indebted to members of the public who provide information about drug criminality in their community.

“Each individual report allows us to draw up a picture of what is happening in our towns and cities, allowing us to put a plan of action in place, like the one carried out yesterday.

"We’d continue to urge people to contact us if they witness such issues in their neighbourhoods.”